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Recovering
Ruh-KUH-vur-ihng
/rʌˈkʌvɜːrɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
recovering
Dictionary meaning
Returning to health after illness or debility.
Examples
- Recovering patients should drink plenty of water.
Synonyms: convalescent
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